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In fact, these beaches play a vital role in our economy. From lodging and meals to entertainment and other services, the county’s beaches keep our economy fluid, even in difficult financial times such as these.

Sunset Beach is now facing an issue that could alter the very fabric of beach life there. How and where will residents and beach visitors park on the island?

Sharing a talent and a message with others, a Southern gospel trio includes a local father and son duo. By day the trio assumes the roles of banker, town administrator and college student. By night they are The Altarmen & Julie.

For the past 17 years, Julie Owens and Albert Hughes have shared the stage singing together. Two years ago, depending on whom you ask, Keith Hughes joined the group during his senior year of high school.

It comes as no surprise that The First Tee of Brunswick County is planning to expand its facilities.

First Tee officials first approached the county for permits in 2008. However, as the time for construction to begin is drawing near and plans have been altered from their original concept, neighbors are expressing their concerns.

A November article published in The Brunswick Beacon outlined the plans. The First Tee of Brunswick County wants to construct an 11,000-square-foot residential academy and a practice facility on 10 acres adjacent to its present location.

North Carolina broke the state foreclosure filing record in 2010. An analysis released this week by the N.C. Justice Center found that approximately one in every 63 housing units in North Carolina faced foreclosure filings last year.

The study found Mecklenburg and Union counties were the worst off with one in 34 housing units in foreclosure. Brunswick and New Hanover counties both placed in the top 10 counties in total foreclosures.